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September's spectator sports

06/09/12

Get ready for some stunning action in the sky and on the sea
this September as Jersey becomes the backdrop for some major events
in the island's calendar. From yacht races at the Brewin Dolphin
Jersey Regatta to aerobatics at Jersey's International Air Display,
here are the events to keep an eye (and ear) out for.

The Brewin Dolphin Jersey Regatta 2012, 7-9th
September

Yachts will be out in force this weekend as St Aubin's bay turns
into a fluttering array of sails for the star event in Jersey's
racing calendar. Three days of competitive racing between
catamarans, dinghies and day-boats will turn the island into a
showpiece for some dramatic sailing and flying finishes.

Where: 7-9th September, St Aubin's
Bay and around the island. For more information, see the Regatta's
official website.

Don't forget: Your sunglasses, so you can keep
an eye on the yachts in St Aubin's Bay through the September
sunshine.

Stay:The Royal
Yacht, with an easy stroll to Albert Pier for the best yacht
spotting, and plenty of alfresco terraces for catching up on the
après-race atmosphere.

Yacht photo: Bill Harris

Jersey International Air Display, 13th September

This ear-splittingly exciting free event is a highlight of the
island's calendar and promises aerobatics, high adrenaline air
displays and fly-pasts from a whole range of iconic aircraft.
Highlights this year should be the Red Arrows, a historic B-52
flight and the tiny record-breaking Cri-Cri plane, which can reach
speeds of an incredible 176 mph with its electric zero carbon
emission engine.

Where: St Aubin's Bay, Thursday 13th
September 1pm-5pm.

Don't forget: your camera for
the chance to snap iconic air displays from the Red Arrows right
over the bay.

Stay:Grand
Jersey's plum spot on the bay will put you at the centre of the
action with fly-pasts right over the terrace. Not so keen on the
noise? Hotel de France's picture windows will
put you in the perfect spectator spot, and if it all gets too much,
you can retreat to the Ayush spa
for some blissfully quiet recuperation.